The "Be Bitter" 4-Pack
We wanted to let you know that we released our "Be Bitter" 4-pack of our line of bitters to elevate your cocktails at home. Sample all four of our award-winning bitters in this convenient 4-pack.
What is Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a model of food production and distribution that connects consumers directly with local farmers. The CSA model is based on the principle of community members supporting a local farm by buying a share of the farm's production in advance, before the growing season begins. This allows farmers to have a guaranteed market for their products, and consumers to have a direct source of fresh, locally grown produce.
Why are Eggs so Expensive Right now?
Egg prices have been fluctuating over the past few years, and there are several reasons why eggs may currently be considered expensive. One of the main reasons is a shortage of egg-laying hens due to the avian influenza outbreak in the United States. This outbreak, which began in 2014, led to the culling of millions of hens and caused a significant reduction in the number of hens available to lay eggs. This shortage led to an increase in egg prices as supply could not meet the demand.
New Product Alert! BBQ Rubs - Beef and Pork
It is finally here. After a few years of R&D and a stops at several of the top BBQ spots in our great nation, we have arrived at two rubs that will make your beef and pork (and chicken and lamb too) sing.
The Barn Quilt
One of the recent projects we put together was working through a barn quilt maker in the Midwest to turn our little farm logo into a barn quilt. When I pitched it to my wife, she was a smidge skeptical as it isn't all that popular in our area...or so we thought.
Project - Meat Processing Room
One of the great projects we tackled this summer was building out a meat processing room. Having a dedicated space to cool, cure, hang, and process the beef, pork and chicken that we raised and butchered on the farm grew from "great idea" to almost a necessity.
Project - Pig Self-Watering System
After two sets of pigs, boy have we learned a lot! In the spirit of the old David Letterman Top 10 Lists, here are the top 10 things we have learned about pigs:
- Pigs are friendly
- Pigs are mean
- Pigs will eat just about anything
Angus Beef - A Short History
Angus beef can trace their lineage to the mid 1800s from a Scottish breed of cattle, called the Aberdeen Angus. Angus were bred to be robust and sturdy so they could thrive in the cold Scottish winters.
Classic Steak Cuts
Ever wondered why a New York steak is called such? Porterhouse? What is a T-bone?
Let's take a minute to break it down for ya. This post will feature classic "steak" cuts. I will do another post including the other parts of beef as you get it from the butcher down the line.
Jersey Cocktail
One of the great stories in all distillation history is when apples are fermented into cider and then distilled into whiskey (or bandy). Simple, delicious and intensely North American (if that matters). This favorite takes Applejack Whiskey, add our
The Negroni
The Negroni is said to have originated in Italy, sometime in the early 1900s and as all good things, invented out of necessity. A local Italian bartender decided he needed to "strengthen" his Americano cocktail (not the coffee drink). He decided to
The Metropolitan
The truth is, I didn't know of many cocktails with brandy as a base and since I had leftover from a batch of homemade eggnog, I decided to do a little research and discovered: The Metropolitan.